Over the last several seasons, runways are consistently convincing us of the notion that women’s suiting isn’t just for stuffy offices. We’ve seen everything from pastel leisure suits to impeccable tailoring in vibrant brocades. Let’s take a look at the new trends we’ve seen this year that we’ll likely see into the upcoming fall.
Since many of us are all still stuck in quarantine, comfort is the biggest trend right now. Because of this, today’s outfit is brought to you by one of my all-time favorite knits: ponte. It’s thick, bouncy, flattering, and lining it is totally optional.
This top was sewn with the Apricot Ensemble pattern, with a bit of an alteration. The center front was cut on the fold (with 1/2″ overlapping to remove the original seam allowance). The shirt was also self lined.
For the Aster Pants, I skipped the closures altogether and made them pull-on since ponte is so stretchy. Because of this, sizing down is recommended. I also added some cuffs to the bottom of the pants! Which do you prefer: cuff or no cuff?
The Zea Blazer needed no alterations! But let’s talk about how each of these design choices fits into this autumn’s suiting trends.
Materials Used for The Zea Blazer:
Materials Used for The Apricot Top:
Materials Used for The Aster Pants:
Monumental Monotone
From runway to runway, we’re seeing a variety of single-color looks this year and that includes monotone suiting. As we head toward fall, I imagine we’ll see this more with the primary colors that have been slowly popping up. Who else is ready for some vibrant fall suiting in fire engine red or classic blue?
Long Lines
Who doesn’t love to look taller? Women’s suits this year have been all about long, clean lines that accentuate the wearer’s height. This is being done with extra long pants, similar to our Aster Pants, and blazers or jackets that fall down toward the thigh.
Teeny Tops
Bra tops have been a fashion fave for a while now, but they’ve evolved from your typical bohemian festival vibes into chic, tailored mini-bustiers.
Are you working any of these trends into your fall wardrobe? Let me know what patterns you’re currently sewing in the comments below!
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These are great
These are great, could only wear them to work if I didnt work at a bank!
Did you cuff the pants in a particular way to get them to look tapered like that? I love the way they look!
Hi Kelsey! I made the finished cuff 2″ larger than the ankle and just let the pleats from the top drape down naturally – then gathered those into the cuff. I hope that makes sense! 🙂
Hi! I’m kind of misunderstanding how you did the top from the Apricot ensemble…so did you connect the top of the cups to each other? Or is that where the overlap is, like…the pattern was a bit over the edge of the fabric to eliminate the center lace, etc.? I hope that makes sense!
Hi, Gabby! The center front pattern piece includes 1/2″ seam allowance along the center front line – I just placed it 1/2″ past the fold of the fabric and cut it on the fold. 🙂 Alternatively, you can cut 1/2″ off the center front edge of the piece and cut it on the fold!
Hi! I’m a little confused about the pants. Did you taper the legs a little bit to make them more straight-legged? Thanks!
Hi Haven! No, I just pleated them into a cuff at the bottom. 🙂
I’m a little late to this post, but for the hack to the apricot ensemble top, how did you finish the back?
Hi Karen! The back is finished with just a center back seam – as ponte knit has a good amount of stretch, it can slip over the body. If needed, you can add a small center back zipper. 😀
Can I make these out of the same wool/cashmere fuschia fabric to match the caladium trench coat
Specifically the aster pants
Hi Emily, you can but just be aware that the fabric is a bulkier weight than recommended. You may need to adjust the pattern size 🙂